News Items tag as: B.C. NDP

For the first time in 16 years, there’s a new political party in power for B.C. and with new power comes new responsibilities.

The NDP-Green coalition headed by Premier John Horgan has introduced a new cabinet role – the Mental Health and Addictions Minister. Judy Darcy, MLA for New Westminster, will be the province’s first minister of this kind

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Last night, a majority of voters across the province were looking for change. Around most of the province, that meant enough gains for the B.C. NDP to upset the B.C. Liberal dynasty, at least as it appears today.

KELOWNA - For the past sixteen years, Kelowna-Lake Country has been a sweep for the ruling Liberal Party. Since winning against the Social Credit Party in 1991, the B.C. Liberals have won the riding in every provincial election.

KELOWNA - There's a reason Christy Clark chose the Kelowna-West riding for a byelection four years ago — it's considered a very safe haven for the Liberals and likely the Premier will hang onto her seat.